skimpy

[ skim-pee ]

adjective

, skimp·i·er, skimp·i·est.

1. lacking in size, fullness, etc.; scanty:

   a skimpy hem; a skimpy dinner.

2. too thrifty; stingy:

   a skimpy housekeeper.

skimpy

/ ˈskɪmpɪ /

adjective

1. (of clothes, etc) made of too little material; scanty
2. excessively thrifty; mean; stingy

Derived Forms

• ˈskimpily, adverb
• ˈskimpiness, noun

Other Words From

• skimpi·ly adverb
• skimpi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of skimpy¹

First recorded in 1835–45; skimp + -y ¹

Example Sentences

As such, Harvey’s appreciation of Sue is creepy, especially when he leers at her exercising in a skimpy outfit.

From Salon

There has been continued focus on skimpy uniforms in track and beach volleyball.

From Los Angeles Times

Recently, Citius Magazine shared a preview on Instagram of the men’s and women’s uniforms styled on mannequins, sparking prompt backlash for the skimpy, super-high cut of the women’s leotard.

From Salon

Zepeda also said that skimpy staffing had piled on pressure at her job to clean as many as 15 rooms before the end of her shift without being offered overtime.

From Los Angeles Times

Her emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film “One Million Years B.C.” propelled her to international sex symbol status in the 1960s and ’70s.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• insufficient
• meager
• scant
• scanty
• thin
• tight